What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAARS Staff Assistant position at TSTC?
Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.
Job DescriptionPerforms comprehensive support services at the office, department, or division level. Executes administrative duties under direct supervision; in the absence of the supervisor, acts with some authority on office management functions and makes limited policy interpretations and decisions requiring a knowledge of the supervisor's viewpoint relative to office functions with other units. Work requires frequent contact with people working outside the organization or at high levels within the organization.Essential Functions
- Assist in the development and update of policies and procedures.
- Assist in compiling data for preparing routine and special reports.
- Maintains complex agency records of an official and confidential nature; modifies and secures records by supplementing and correcting in accordance with established procedures.
- Prepares and edits correspondence and reports of a highly confidential and technical nature.
- Operates mainframe or personal computer, with the ability to apply different word processing, database, spreadsheet, and graphics programs.
- Prepare travel requests, travel vouchers, and make travel arrangements, which include transportation and accommodations.
- May assist in orientation and training of personnel on records procedures and retention.
- May operate a state vehicle in the performance of duties.
- May act as receptionist or telephone switchboard operator when not performing other duties.
Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills
- Associate's Degree plus one year related experience; OR
- Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, plus six years related experience
- Related college-level courses or equivalent experience and attainment are preferred.
- Should have experience with mainframe or personal computer utility programs, including graphics.
- This job descriptions covers a position in which the percentage of time spent on the essential functions will vary based on the workload and will ultimately be determined by the supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Employment Eligibility Verification
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.
Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.
